Rose plant named Pouloni

ABSTRACT

A new hybrid tea rose variety of Jasper Red and Orient Pink coloring.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the hybrid tea rose class, which was originated by my crossingas seed parent the rose known as "Kalahari" and the rose known as"Nitouche" as pollen parent. The new rose is known by the denomination"Pouloni".

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are flowers of unusual Jasper Red with darker toned petalundersurfaces and lighter petal top surfaces. Asexual reproduction bybudding of the new variety as performed in Fredensborg, Denmark, showsthat the foregoing and other distinguishing characteristics come true toform and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentand as depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible tomake the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (R.H.S.C.C.). The terminology used in color description hereinrefers to plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart, e.g., "46B"is plate 46B of The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart.

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--"Kalahari".

Pollen parent.--"Nitouche".

Class: Hybrid Tea.

The following observations are made of specimens grown under glass inFredensborg, Denmark during the month of October.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Continuous.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Form.--Ovoid.

(3) Color.--After sepals fall, near 46B.

(4) Sepals.--Normal, similar length to bud.

(5) Peduncle.--Length -- long. Aspect -- straight. Strength -- erect.Color -- purplish red.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 31/2 to 4 inches.

(2) Borne.--Singly and small sprays.

(3) Form.--Decorative, petals roll under and are ruffled.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 22.

(5) Color.--As sepals fall and petals begin to unfurl, bud coloringbecomes near 39A, Jasper Red. Some dark splotching may be seen onimmature outer bud petals and petal veining and some washing withlighter toned hightlights are also evident. However, washing of mixedtones is more visible on petal top surfaces, especially on outer petalswhere tonality differences are somewhat greater. Petal undersurfacescontinus near Jasper Red, 39A, but tend to lighten on inner petals,approaching near 39D in mature blooms. Petal top surfaces aresubstantially lighter than undersurfaces, becoming near 27D as flowersage. Outer petals have a range of lighter toned washing on petal topsurfaces from near Orient Pink 36D to near Azalea Pink 39D to Jasper Redat petal edges.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Thick.

(2) Appearance.--Inside -- velvety and outside -- satiny.

(3) Form.--Broad fan shaped, ruffled.

(4) Arrangement.--Regularly arranged -- shingle-like.

(5) Petaloids in center.--Few.

(6) Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.

(7) Fragrance.--Slight.

(8) Lasting quality.--Very long lasting on plant and as cut flower.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

Arrangement.--Stamens regularly arranged around styles, joined at base,filaments orange with some red, anthers yellow.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Yellow.

C. Styles: Bunched, even, medium length.

D. Stigmas:

Color.--Orange with some red.

E. Hips: Ovoid, large, orange-yellow when mature.

PLANT

A. Form: Bushy, spreading.

B. Growth: Very vigorous, uniform branching attaining height of about 4feet.

C. Foliage: Compound 5 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage: purplish red. Old foliage: Upper side -- darkgreen, glossy. Under side -- dull.

(4) Shape.--Oval, pointed.

(5) Texture.--Upper side shiny, leathery and under side is dull,leathery.

(6) Edge.--Serrated.

(7) Serration.--Regular.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- dark green with red stripes. Under side -- darkgreen, dull.

(9) Stipules.--Medium, pointed.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- good. Mildew -- excellent.Rust -- very good.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- dark purplish to green. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- dark green to purplish. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns.--Quantity (main stalk) -- ordinary. On laterals from stalk --few. Form -- long pointed. Length -- medium. Color -- deep purple.Position -- ordinary.

(2) Prickles.--Very few.

F. Winter hardiness: Very hardy in winter.

We claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the hybrid tearose class, substantially as shown and described, characterizedparticularly by decorative, Jasper Red and Orient Pink flowers bornesingly and in small sprays on a disease resistant plant.